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Beijing Dumpling Adventure: Mr. Shi's Culinary Delights

We're Still Dreaming About These Chinese Dumplings 🇨🇳

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We're Still Dreaming About These Chinese Dumplings 🇨🇳
Mike & Ashley17 min

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We Ate 30 Chinese Dumplings in China and We're Still Dreaming About Them 🇨🇳

In this video, we’re diving headfirst into Beijing’s dumpling scene at the iconic Mr. Shi’s Dumplings! From pork and chive classics to unique creations like beef and green chili, chicken and corn, and even banana chocolate dessert dumplings, we try it all (and maybe over-order just a little).

We’re not dumpling experts, just two foodies with a love for exploring local flavors. After two and a half years traveling through Asia and a lifetime in the food industry, we’ve learned one thing: dumplings might just be the ultimate comfort food.

Join us as we rate, review, and savor every bite, all while soaking in the quirky vibes of Mr. Shi’s. Plus, stick around for a sweet surprise at the end.

--- Mike & Ashley
December 22, 2024, Winter in China

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Mike and Ashley, who have experience in the food industry, visit Mr. Shi's Dumplings in Beijing to try several fillings. Their sampler platters include pork and chive, beef and green chili, chicken and coriander, and chicken and corn. They compare the textures and flavors, with pork and chive their favorite and the beef filling bringing a spicy, crisp bite. The restaurant has bamboo birdcages repurposed as light fixtures and offers soy sauce, vinegar and chili oil at the table. They finish with banana-chocolate dessert dumplings and yogurt sauce, which they enjoy despite initial reservations.

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We're Still Dreaming About These Chinese Dumplings 🇨🇳

Sampling dumplings at Mr. Shi's

Mike and Ashley visit Mr. Shi's Dumplings in Beijing. Both have experience in the food industry, but they say they have not previously learned much about dumplings. They order two sampler platters with four fillings: pork and chive, beef and green chilies, chicken and coriander, and chicken and corn. They talk through each one, noting the pork and chive as their favorite. The beef and green chili filling has a savory, spicy flavor and crisp texture that reminds them of Mexican food. Chicken and coriander tastes fresh, while the chicken and corn filling has a sweetness they find different from the others.

The restaurant and dessert dumplings

The restaurant combines traditional decorations with a lively dining room. Bamboo birdcages have been reused as light fixtures, and the pair notice that each table has a wide choice of condiments, including soy sauce, vinegar and chili oil. They also see individually wrapped utensil sets, a common practice they discuss as convenient for diners. The meal ends with banana and chocolate dumplings served with a creamy yogurt sauce. Ashley had been hesitant about dumplings before, but the pair describe how travel and trying unfamiliar foods changed her view. The dessert is not as sweet as they expected, and they enjoy it as a final course. Their conversation also covers how they hold chopsticks and invites viewers to share their own methods.

The sampler platter lets them compare four fillings in one meal rather than judging the restaurant by a single dish. The pork and chive dumplings are familiar and become their favorite. Beef with green chilies has a sharper, savory-spicy taste and crisp texture; Ashley relates it to Mexican flavors. Chicken with coriander feels bright and fresh, while chicken with corn is sweeter than the others. They talk about their different food-industry backgrounds as they taste each serving and compare notes. Their reactions are not all the same, which makes the tasting a practical way to understand what each filling contributes. The generous condiments let diners adjust soy, vinegar and chili oil to preference.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What did you think of the different dumpling fillings?
A: The pork and chive filling was classic and delicious. The beef and green chilies were spicy, the chicken and coriander tasted fresh, and the chicken and corn was sweeter. Pork and chive was their favorite, but they enjoyed trying all four.
Q: What was the dessert dumpling like?
A: The banana-chocolate dumplings were less sweet than expected. Mike and Ashley liked them with the yogurt dipping sauce and found them a distinctive way to finish the meal.
Q: How would you describe Mr. Shi’s Dumplings?
A: They describe a comfortable, welcoming restaurant that combines traditional Chinese decor with a modern, Western-style dining room. Bamboo birdcages used as lights stand out to them.

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Beijing Dumpling Adventure: Mr. Shi's Culinary Delights

Mike & Ashley's Beijing dumpling adventure: a delicious exploration of flavors and textures at Mr. Shi's, leaving them craving more!

Beijing Dumpling Delights: A Culinary Exploration at Mr. Shi's

Mike and Ashley, two food enthusiasts with years of Asian travel under their belt, explore Beijing's dumpling scene at the famous Mr. Shi's Dumplings. They sample a wide variety of dumplings, from traditional pork and chive to adventurous beef and green chili, chicken and corn, and even banana chocolate dessert dumplings! Their culinary adventure is a delightful exploration of taste and texture, offering viewers a vicarious experience of Beijing's vibrant food culture. Get ready for a drool-worthy journey!

Attractions in this video: Mr Shis Dumplings